2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler 300. (363 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 513 kg more than 2011 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 300. (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2011 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
Model | Continental | 300 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 363 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1937 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |